Elizabeth Granados, a 23-year-old Hispanic woman from Fort Pierce, FL, was tragically killed on February 20, 2019, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred near her parents' home on Wisteria Avenue. Elizabeth was speaking with her mother on the phone shortly before the shooting. She was driving her uncle's tan Geo Metro when shots were fired into the vehicle. The car came to a stop at a mailbox across the street from her parents' home.
A passenger in the car was wounded but survived the attack.
Elizabeth's family described her as a joyful person who loved being a mother to her two young children, aged 4 and 1½ years. She had graduated from Lincoln Park Academy and worked at Liberator, a medical supply company in Stuart. Elizabeth lived just a few blocks away from her parents, who were helping care for her children. Her family, including her parents Alberto and Leticia Granados, and her sisters Maria, Claudia, and Antonia, were devastated by her death. They fondly remembered her as their "goofiest sister" and shared memories of dancing and laughing together.
The investigation into Elizabeth's murder has been challenging. Fort Pierce Police Detective Michael Massie reported that witnesses described the suspects' car as a gray sedan, but they could not provide further details about the make or model or the individuals involved. Despite the efforts of the police and the pleas from Elizabeth's family for information, no arrests have been made in connection with her death. The family has been vocal about their desire for justice and has urged the community to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
Elizabeth had previously experienced dating violence from the father of her children, Dajour Hopkins, who was serving a five-year prison sentence for two separate assault convictions at the time of her death. One of the incidents involved Hopkins throwing a rock at Elizabeth while she and their children were in her father's car. Despite these challenges, Elizabeth was determined to provide a better life for her children.
In the years following her death, Elizabeth's family has continued to seek justice and keep her memory alive. They have participated in rallies and public events to raise awareness about her case and to call for action from the authorities. The community's support has been crucial in their ongoing struggle for answers and closure.
